Whether you’re after one giant pumpkin for the whole family, or several mini ones for little hands to carve, we’ve put together a list of the most popular pumpkin patches across the US, so you know exactly where to head for your pumpkin-fix this fall.
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Rank |
Name of Pumpkin Patch |
Location |
State |
Avg. weekend entry fee per person |
TikTok Hashtag Views |
Instagram Hashtags |
Yearly Google Search Volume (US only) |
1 |
Cox Farms |
Centreville |
VA |
$22.50 |
2,200,000 |
16,004 |
486,000 |
2 |
Linvilla Orchards |
Media |
PA |
$0.00 |
723,700 |
28,139 |
397,200 |
3 |
Spring Haven Farm |
Chapel Hill |
NC |
$13.50 |
4,500,000 |
20,148 |
34,800 |
4 |
Underwood Family Farms |
Moorpark |
CA |
$10.00 |
123,800 |
29,083 |
217,200 |
5 |
Lyman Orchards |
Middlefield |
CT |
$0.00 |
518,500 |
19,882 |
266,400 |
6 |
Southern Belle Farm |
McDonough |
GA |
$22.95 |
1,400,000 |
9,398 |
266,400 |
7 |
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm |
Wheatland |
CA |
$0.00 |
236,600 |
15,333 |
177,600 |
8 |
Washington Farms |
Bogart |
GA |
$0.00 |
807,000 |
12,147 |
118,800 |
9 |
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch |
Gretna |
NE |
$40.19 |
662,600 |
17,228 |
34,800 |
10 |
Homestead Farm |
Poolesville |
MD |
$3.00 |
335,600 |
13,021 |
118,800 |
11 |
Fishkill Farms |
Hopewell Junction |
NY |
$7.00 |
153,900 |
11,269 |
145,200 |
12 |
Mike's Farm |
Beulaville |
NC |
$2.00 |
315,000 |
6,359 |
177,600 |
13 |
Waimanalo Country Farms |
Waimanal |
HI |
$16.26 |
334,800 |
14,470 |
28,800 |
14 |
Battleview Orchards |
Freehold |
NJ |
$0.00 |
225,300 |
7,164 |
145,200 |
15 |
Mitchell Farms |
Collins |
MS |
$15.00 |
1,500,000 |
3,727 |
43,200 |
16 |
Lemos Farm |
Half Moon Bay |
CA |
$23.33 |
136,000 |
8,598 |
97,200 |
17 |
Demarest Farms |
Hillsdale |
NJ |
$8.00 |
31,500 |
5,301 |
145,200 |
18 |
Lucky Ladd Farms |
Eagleville |
TN |
$16.50 |
160,800 |
5,181 |
118,800 |
19 |
Milky Way Farm |
Chester Springs |
PA |
$9.00 |
12,600 |
7,149 |
64,800 |
20 |
Hunsader Farms |
Bradenton |
FL |
$16.50 |
54,800 |
5,540 |
79,200 |
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1. Cox Farms
Taking the crown as the most popular pumpkin patch in the US is Virginia’s Cox Farm. Located in Fairfax County, it’s the most searched for pumpkin patch on Google, with a yearly search volume of 486,000. It also sees 2.2 million hashtag views on TikTok, and ‘#CoxFarms’ has been used 16,000 times on Instagram.
Cox Farms’ first Fall Festival took place way back in 1985, and every year it brings back a whole host of activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you’re hitting their world-famous hayride or seeking thrills in the Fields-of-Fear, there’s plenty of fall-inspired fun to be had down on the farm. Entry costs $22.50 on average on the weekend in October, however this includes admission to their world famous hayrides, play areas and a pumpkin to take home.
2. Linvilla Orchards
Coming in second place is Pennsylvania’s Linvilla Orchards, which is situated just outside of Media. With a dedicated ‘Pumpkinland,’ the family-farm has over 100-tons of pumpkins in all different colors, shapes, and sizes. It’s the second most searched for pumpkin patch on Google, with 397,000 yearly searches, and it’s also the second most Instagrammed patch, with 28,139 hashtags on the platform.
With loads of exciting activities like pick-your-own apples, a harvest hayride, pony rides, and a straw-bale maze, both kids and adults alike will love spending a day at Linvilla Orchards. General entry to Linvilla Orchards is free, and pumpkins are all pre-harvested so you can pick your favorite from their display.
3. Spring Haven Farm
In third place is Spring Haven Farm, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Spring Haven Farm is the most popular pumpkin patch on TikTok, with 4.5 million hashtag views on the platform. It’s also the third most Instagrammed patch, with 20,148 posts tagged with ‘#SpringHavenFarm.’
Entry to Spring Haven Farm is $13.50 per person and activities on the farm include tractor rides, gem mining, and s’mores roasting. For a truly unforgettable fall activity, why not try out their ‘Pumpkin Carving with Goats’ experience for an extra $10?
4. Underwood Family Farms
Coming in as the most Instagrammed pumpkin patch on the list, with 29,083 hashtags, Underwood Family Farms ranks as the fourth most popular pumpkin patch in the US. Located just over an hour outside of LA, the Californian farm also sees 217,200 yearly searches on Google, though it is a little less popular than the rest of the top five on TikTok, with just 123,000 hashtag views on the platform.
Offering visitors a gigantic pumpkin patch, plus wagon rides, animal shows, giant spiders, and live entertainment every weekend, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained this fall. Entry on the weekend is just $10 per person, however children under two go free.
5. Lyman Orchards
Rounding off the top five most popular pumpkin patches in the US is Connecticut's Lyman Orchards. The farm sees the third highest number of searches on Google, at 266,400 per year, and is the fourth most Instagrammed pumpkin patch, with 19,882 posts tagged ‘#LymanOrchards.’
Covering more than 1,000 acres, the same family has been farming this land since 1741, and alongside picking your own pumpkins, there is also apple and pear picking on offer throughout fall too! General entry is free, and pumpkins start from $7 for a small size, going up to $16 for a jumbo sized pumpkin.
The best value pumpkin farms in the top 20
Whilst some farms charge higher prices for entry, which usually includes extras such as a pumpkin to take home or access to extra attractions such as corn mazes and petting zoos, there are many farms across the nation that offer free or low cost entry.
Linvilla Orchards, Lyman Orchards, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, Washington Farms and Battleview Orchard are some of the most popular pumpkin farms in America according to our research, and they also offer free entry to the patch. Meanwhile, entry to Homestead Farm, the tenth most popular location in our ranking, is only $3 per person, whilst entry to Mike's Farm, which comes in twelfth place, is only $2 per person.
Vala’s pumpkin patch is the most expensive location in our top 20 list, costing $41.19 for a weekend entry ticket online. However, this includes access to their annual fall festival which spans 400 acres, including 55 acres of pumpkins to choose from, and over 50 attractions to enjoy..